Seven government soldiers were also killed in the battle, they said.

The news agency said five Government soldiers were also killed.

A total of 11 government soldiers were killed and 20 injured.

At least four government soldiers were killed in the assault.

The total is of 3,597 government soldiers and 688-753 rebels killed.

A case of government's arm used to kill a government soldier.

It said two Government soldiers were killed in the fighting, but gave no other details.

Four rebels were killed by Government soldiers, the radio said.

At least 24 rebels and 20 government soldiers were killed in the fighting.

Two government soldiers were killed and one wounded in the fighting.